There is no recall of Xbox in Japan or any other market.

Microsoft Clarifies Erroneous Press Report About Xbox in Japan

REDMOND, Wash., March 7, 2002 -- An apparent misinterpretation of information on a Microsoft Japan Web site resulted today in a media report of a recall of Microsoft\'s Xbox™ game console in Japan. This report is incorrect. There is no recall of Xbox in Japan or any other market.

The Xbox Japan Web site did report that Microsoft Customer Care Japan had received a small number of inquires (significantly less than one percent of systems sold) from customers reporting small scratches to the outside edge of some game disks after use in the Xbox game consoles. While this is not a common occurrence, and minor scratching is primarily a cosmetic issue that does not affect performance, a positive customer experience is of the utmost importance to Microsoft. Xbox Japan responded accordingly in its statement offering to evaluate any Xbox system that a customer is concerned about. If a system needs to be repaired or replaced for any reason, Microsoft will do this immediately.

After successful launches in North America and Japan, demand for Xbox continues to be high in all launched markets, and production continues at a rapid pace. Microsoft will launch Xbox in Europe and Australia on March 14, 2002.

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Link: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/misc/03-07xbox.asp

m$ always were the master spin doctors

:rolleyes:

>"After successful launches in North America and Japan, demand for Xbox continues to be high in all launched markets, and production continues at a rapid pace. Microsoft will launch Xbox in Europe and Australia on March 14, 2002."

Demand is not even close to high in japan.. I love how they lie..
sheese, it sold less then 30k this week..

Originally posted by Chrono
>"After successful launches in North America and Japan, demand for Xbox continues to be high in all launched markets, and production continues at a rapid pace. Microsoft will launch Xbox in Europe and Australia on March 14, 2002."

Demand is not even close to high in japan.. I love how they lie..
sheese, it sold less then 30k this week..

And I love how MS continues to call Xbox a sucess in japan. 123K units the first week is horrible, let alone the 30k this week. Sheesh, why does MS have to lie about everything?  Like Chrono said, there isn\'t any demand for Xbox in japan really. So why lie about it?

 30K?  that\'s a good number for a system that came out for the first time out @ $300+.   I think the word of mouth is working.  30K is alot of Xboxes.

Originally posted by pstwo
 30K?  that\'s a good number for a system that came out for the first time out @ $300+.   I think the word of mouth is working.

Eh?
Xbox did not cost $300 in Japan.. Infact it was very cheap.. Alot cheaper than PS2 was when it was launched.
And no.. 30K for the 2ND week is NOT good.
Even för a western system.. It should have sold a lot more.
Xbox needs "Japanese" games, and the Japanese developers are still very unsure about the Xbox (after these numbers are going to be even more careful).. Its a evil circle..

No Japanese games, no sells, no support..
Better get it sorted before its to late.

Originally posted by fastson


Eh?
Xbox did not cost $300 in Japan.. Infact it was very cheap.. Alot cheaper than PS2 was when it was launched.
And no.. 30K for the 2ND week is NOT good.
Even för a western system.. It should have sold a lot more.
Xbox needs "Japanese" games, and the Japanese developers are still very unsure about the Xbox (after these numbers are going to be even more careful).. Its a evil circle..

No Japanese games, no sells, no support..
Better get it sorted before its to late.

Oh ok, they just bought the Xbox with no game.  But I still think 30K 2nd, 1st , 5th week it still amazing to see the Xbox even selling 500 a week with the weak games at launch.   I only see DOA3 and PGR selling good numbers.  30K for only thoses games?  I think they in it for the other up coming games soon.  

Originally posted by pstwo


Oh ok, they just bought the Xbox with no game.  But I still think 30K 2nd, 1st , 5th week it still amazing to see the Xbox even selling 500 a week with the weak games at launch.   I only see DOA3 and PGR sell good numbers.  30K for only thoses games?  I think they in it for the other up coming games soon.  

Considering the fact Yahoo Japan, gave MOST of the Xbox games a 0 out of 5, DOA3 got a 3. THAT is laughable.

Originally posted by pstwo


Oh ok, they just bought the Xbox with no game.  But I still think 30K 2nd, 1st , 5th week it still amazing to see the Xbox even selling 500 a week with the weak games at launch.   I only see DOA3 and PGR sell good numbers.  30K for only thoses games?  I think they in it for the other up coming games soon.  

No no.. Xbox lineup was not weak by MS standards..
They practicly used up all their gunpowder now.. (for the Japanese market atleast)

Sony be merciful.. Please I beg of you. This aint going to be a pretty sight..

Considering the fact Yahoo Japan, gave MOST of the Xbox games a 0 out of 5, DOA3 got a 3. THAT is laughable.

Do you want me to post Fami numbers sold?

used up all their gunpowder now

You think so? Did you see the Japan up coming games?  

pstwo, i respect yer opinions and all yer xbox posts here, but do me a personal favor

take the blinders off for a bit

Originally posted by mm
pstwo, i respect yer opinions and all yer xbox posts here, but do me a personal favor

take the blinders off for a bit

 I think the green orb geting to me too much.

>" You think so? Did you see the Japan up coming games?"

Yes, absoulutly nothing..

Originally posted by pstwo

After successful launches in North America and Japan, demand for Xbox continues to be high in all launched markets, and production continues at a rapid pace. Microsoft will launch Xbox in Europe and Australia on March 14, 2002.

thats the biggest LOAD of BS i have ever read.